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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-12-16
HUMAN sAcRlFIcE

Horrible Customs Prevailing I'm the Up
per Congo ReEiou.
The revolving custom of human sac
rifice Is carried on TO horrible extent
on the upper Congo river. principally
by the Ba-yanzi tribes ALI slaves.
both men and women. are liable to this
barbarity. These people are under the
impression that man dying In this
world Is simply transferred TO another.
there to carry on exactly the same ex-
istence. requiring the same food and
attendance Upon the death OF q chief
his relatives or friends kill about half
his slaves, men and women. TO 20 with
him. they say. to attend to his wants
and to serve for his protection. II being
very iufra dig for chief to make mis-
certain following The women are
strangled; rope is put around the
neck OF the victim. man climbs tree
and ties the rope to a branch. the wo-
man being held up. so that when they
let her go she is swung in mid-air in
her dying struggles These canse
great merriment among the spectators.
not thinking that at least great
many of them will share the same
! fate sooner or later. The men are be-
| headed. The victim is seated on log
| of wood; two stakes are then driven
into the ground. one on each side OF
him.. and as high as his shoulder;
bands are then put around his body.
inclosing il in these stakes. then two
stakes are driven by his knees and two
| by his ankles, one mt each side, and he
is securely bound to them with rope.
A ring of cane is then put around the
neck. with several leaders of string,
which are drawn up and tied in n knoi
above his head; pliable. pole about
eighteen feet long is then driven into
the ground. nine feet from the man
seat. IL Is bent down just above the
mans head; small piece Of rope !:
fastened to the top Of the pole and ths
other end Of the rops Is made fast t
| the knot above the mans head. Thil
being now at very strong tension, th'
whole body is quite immovable, ans
the neck is stretched to its fu' extent
The crecutioner then makes his appear
ance. lie makes chalk mark ON tbs
poor fellows neck; then. with on
blow. sewers the head from the trunk
! The spectators at this seem TO los
| control of themselves They tea
l down the head from the pole and ther
y Is n CHASTITY scrimmage for II. oftcl
: resulting in free fight illustrate
London Nesrs.
Never cast dirt into thai fountai
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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-12-16

a.r..ts.srr abouf the wew styles In gask-
cts and sIiilsnsry-
A warm jacket Ia one of the nrsk hih-
ditions TO the Wardrobe when prepar-
ing for the cool autumn and winter
days Braided cloth coats are I'M
ported for autumn I'm aark snaae's 'l'as
may be worn with various efesses-
such as navy blues gray-blue, DroyEn-
green and dark steel gray Ihs
materials used for these faiior-mads
garments are fine corkscrews- dIago-
malls and Meltons and the braialnE
Is done in the same color II FefJ
elaborate designs. or in mixed bFa1ds
with some tinsel added 70 the prevail
ing color. or else some gold braid oF
cord is used carefully 20 lgnfen mp
the vest or reyers- 1he1e = . teh<
dency to lengfhsn coats shgntlys eSPe-
cially in the back, and many are o.
even length around the sides and back
Single-breasted coats viii be more seen
in fine. smooth cloths, the double
breasted fronts being reserved Tor
garments OF rough Scotch tweeuS
Vests remain In favor. some being
very slender. and others genuine
waistcoats set In the underarm seams
Of the coat The backs are ntfed oy
one or two forms on eaen SIDE the
middle forms lap II the middle seam'
and the waist line IS defined oy two
buttons. Collars are very high, with
buckram interiining. Sleeve are close
coat shape with buttons and button
holes on the wrists Pockets may De
set outside along the hips IN square
shapes or braided or Dc intermediates
with only q sllt IN the ciofn Tor the
opening. Small fancy buttons airs
used on vests. while plain lasting oI
bone buttons are used on the coats
| Openings OF millinery at the whole
sale houses show the various materials
already noted made up into bonnets
and round hats for the early autumE
and for winter Soft felt bonnefs Q
the pliable felt made up IN folds sne
plaits on frame precisely as eiotl
would be used are shown Tor genera
wear. There are also stiff felt bonnet'
with rows OF Pinking all over them. O.
) prefer them. The square of felt wlaicl
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
OUR DISTRICT TELEGRAPH.
It, New Owner and Management u 81

IT. New Owner and Management = Sue
Mr.. W. b. Tattershall. a gentleman of
large commercial experience and liberal
views on all matters relating 10 the man
agement Of District Telegraph service, has
purchased the entire franchise invested in
Springfeld's District Telegraph and be-
comes its active and responsible owner and
manager. He has already made radical
and well deserved changes in internal
workings and is rapidly extending the ben
eiits of the organization to the utmost lnI-
it, of our city. The objects and aims al
this Institution are TO supply the public
with a scientific errand service, in a relia-
bic and expeditions manner. Promptness
in work of this character can be put down
as the one great cardinal virtue, the ab-
sence of which would bring the entire sys-
TEN into disrepute. Mr.. Tattershali comes
10 the city with the experience and under
standing Of the wants of the public and
will see that all demands upon this Office
are thoroughly and satisfactorily attended
to. He will place alarm boxes, embracing
all calls for fire. police and messenger
service, in residences, publice and private
offices night boxes for watchmen in factor
les and keep ample force at his headquart-
ers with Western Union Telegraph Com
pany's general office, Lagonda house, to
meet any demand upon him. This system
of communication and public service is no
longer an experiment. II is universally
admitted by ali business men and others
who are placed in a position to possibly
and suddenly need outside attendance. a.
being one OF the most practical and useful
for public service ever in
vented.
CONTINUED on sINrH PAGa
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

There is now and then IN every city
some industries that have been So long
identified with its commercial development
as IL become a part ami parce! OF its his
tory. Such is the fact in regard 10 the
house whose name appears ap the head OF
this articles. the founding OF which runs
back nearly half century. II il the old
es, in this line in our city, and ia all i'll
stances has withstood the financial Shocks,
panicS and national rererseS which have
swept the country. holding itself in tact III
the face of all demands.
Messrs. ". VI. Black Il CO.. at Nos. >
and 4 Opera house block. carry stock of
dry goods. fancy goods. hosiery, gloves.
trimmings and dress goods that would do
credit to any city in the country. bna Of
the advantages they offer their patrons. Is
the fact that their stock is always kept
fresh, embracing the latest novelties of the
foreign and domestic markets. purchased
on a cash basis at pheuomenally low prices.
These speciaities are in none but the best
goods and include every article that can be
found in frst-class dry goods and are de-
partmented as follows: DRY goods, Includ-
ing every variety of dress goods. foreign
and American silks. laces. cioaks. shawl>.
and a great variety Of dress trimmings and
ladies furnishing goods. \ direct specially
is made of dress goods and silks. Their
aim has always been not only t" secure
custom. but by fair and honorable dealing
to retain the same. Their saleSrooms
cover the large area of 80 and l0i feet. 1t
occupies corner and possesses one OF the
finest lights IN the city. a great advantage
In the selection of goods.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Try IL Once for the Cigars.

The newest trick Oh the road re-
marked drummer, ''is pretty sleek
one, and know boys who have made all
their cigars and drinks on il for several
weeks. You 60 into the billiard room Of
the hotel pick up cue and begin prac-
ticing. You try some fancy shots. OF
course. II lot Of fellows will gather around
TO look on and make remarks and catch
and spot the balls for You, and show you
what they can do with the stick In
this w3y yOu soon get on easy terms with
II number of young fellows. Then you IN
q,ure II any Os them has ever noticed the
peculiar opti6sl delu-iun there is about a
billiard table. and proceed 10 illustrate by
placinG two balls within few inches OF
each other near the lower cushion. Now
fix your ever an those two balls you say
10 one ni the hystsnders, walk complete
ly around the table, all the time with your
gaze tlNc'l nu tie balls, and as soon as you
have completed the circuit of the table
pick up II cue and try To shoot this ball SO
AS 10 hit thos- two The shot is such an
easy one, and the whole matter looks 50
simple that The bystauder is quite ready
to declare his ability 20 walk around the
table 4 dozen times, il Necessary, and
make the Carum afterwart. He is also
ready 10 wager the cigars that your op-
teal delusion' won't d.lude him. While
he j. walking about the table with his
eyes fixed On the two balls, you, unob-
served by him. wet the tip of a cue 50 that
all of the chalk is washed off and hand
this cue 20 the bettor as he comes up. He
blq2,-s away, makes a misscue, of course
and loses the cigars. .''-Chicago Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
snrimgtield Wheel Co.

Manufacture all grades of bands. plan
wood. and sarven hub wheels. with rims %
ordinary construction. OF with either Of Il t
best and famous Storr impro, ements.
which are known a. the strengthening ring
and spoke socket. The former il a metal
ring-one edge of which is so sharpened as
tn be easily driven or pressed into the inner
side of rim OF feiloe. Inside of this ring
hole is bored for spoke teBon, which
prevents any possibility "f the rim splitting
at shoulder Of spoke.
The Stars spoke Socket. by which
they attach the rims 10 spokes without
boring through or in any way weakening
the former. and are also enabled Ia place
Joints or ends Of rims eacl directly over a
spoke Is a new and great success. Their
hab- band i neat and strong. and is 81
placed Oh hubs that under no circumstances
can il become loose and rattle.
This industry was established here about
tw" years ago and has grown to important
proportions IN the extent Of its product and
the reputation il has secured. The com-
pany report an improving trade, which is
daily cnming in from all quarters, n well
a. extending its boundary lines. Prices
will be quoted upon application and the
work issued will rank with any in the
country of lis class. All kinds of repair
work on wheels is done with dispatch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Carlysie has said. life i made up of
cNhes of various kinds OF fiber and tex
ture, society and even religion. he adds,
are sort NJ cloak to disguise the
gr"s<r feelings" To be well dressed
witil"I being eNpensiyely dressed is a
marx q refinement. and where one should
90 To reash this desired elevation of good
breeding easily answered in the city of
Sprlngheidit is 10 Bruce. Hank Il Co.'S
elegant readuade clothing. custom tailor
ing ana eeiin fine furnishing establish
ment, the iarssst and handsomeSt of its
class III tne c'ts, Nos. l. and 10 East High
street ihefe an several reSOns why the
u'St results can Vreached here in the pur-
chase oi Ia'hs'iiasie and substantially
Iiahe cr"tl'ihk ii'', Nae largest stock tO be
found in Sprngheid, OTTO select your ma
eriai IN tne custom uepartment, which at
this time i> oHefihg the newest aud most
fashionable siiltngs, fancy pantaloons and
vest patterns recently issued ami have
them made up 10 your order by artistic cut-
ter- and hrst-ciass worSmen. Said mem
Der Of the firm To scribe: in our cus-
tom department We secure only tn. late
and desirable patterns Of domestic and for
eign fabrics for mems and youths cus,orn
suits. Skilled cutters are employed and
all other sections Of the work through
which suit has to pass. are carefully and
attentively watched 10 present ANYTHING
but the best results" Messrs. Buce
Hauk Il Co. make feature of this DEPART
ment as they also 10 Of their mems fine
furnishing goods. in hosiery and under
wear. shirts. collars, cuffs, party and street
gloves, cravatS, etc. Their stock for qual.
ity and variety Is not eNcelled in the state.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

DeSeryedly conspicuous among our
commercial industries is that branch which
protects us from the inclemency of the
changeable seasons. that b. skill and in
genious appliances lessons the labor. in
creases the comfort. and lengthens the life
of the laboring population, and which
furnishes the facilities for the intelligent
preparatiun of all food. We refer to
stoves, tin-ware and kitchen furniture, and
copper and hollowware In the hollSe OF
NesSrs. Nets 4 Stephenson. No. - east
Main street. Is found everything connected
with this branch of trade, and nothing from
the simplest article to tn. convenient range
is wanting to gladden. the hear: Of the
thrifty housewife. They are agents for the
Buffalo line OF stoves. both Tor cooking and
heating purposes, famous III the market,
ana none better. They are the largest
dealers in gasoline stoves in the city. and
represent as agents the Quick Meal,
which practical tests have proved Ia be the
best of its class ever invented. Ii is entirely
free from liability 10 accident, and can De
controlled by child with perfect safety.
The demand for these stoves Is something
astounding Another feature of the trade
of Messrs. Nets & Stephenson Is the deal
ing in mantels of all kinds, which are dis
played on the second floor. Roofing. gut
terinR and all kinds of job work, is exc
cuted In the best manner. The third floor
Of their establishment is devoted to the
manufacture Of tin-wAre and iob work.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

To attempt ANYTHING like ali itemzei
mention Of the stock Of MessrS. l.. +. Olds
X Bro, displayed at No. West Main
street. would be impossible in new wSpaper
article, 81 wide and varied a field does
the subje cover. 1t represents under one
roof vast number OF articles. which 10 Oh
tain in former times. the buyer had to go
FROM one store to another TO obtain. We
herewith mention few of the articles e,n-
braced in their stock. Fancy goods of
every conceivable variety, silver plated
ware, jewelry, clocks. imported glass ware,
lamps. lamp goods. albums. ladies satchels.
cutlery, bird cages. pictures and frames, a
specially fine stock Of Childrens' dolls and
other toys. chldrens' carriages and boys
WAGONS, with an extra department devoted
10 BICYCLES and tricycles, they representing
a. agents the leading American and English
manufacturers in the two last mentioned
articles. They claim that y the e~H.srCtian-
disc handled is purchased direct from man
ufacturers and importers. which enables
them Ia quote prices that cauLJt bf
shaded in any city in the middle west
This together with their large stock has Sc
cured them trade that is not confined to
our city. but extends throughout the ada
cent territory. They occupy two large
floors af the above location, both Of which
are crowded with goo,ls incidental to theil
trade
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Paper is one OF the chief factors IN th,
domestic economy of the human race and
brief summary of its earliest history will
he in order here The art Of making paper
from fabrics. and among other substances
frcm the wool of the cotton plant reduced
10 pulp, appears 10 have been practiced by
the Chinese at very distant date. The
manufacture of paper in Europe WAS hrst
established by the Moors in spain. ThiH
was about ll22. The first paper machine
was invented by Louis Robert, Of Paris, III
i1as, and the United States first hegan lis
manufacture of machinery In ls2o
In all interview accorded a representa-
tive of the REPrBLIC, Mr.. r. /. Comm'ns,
formerly of the T.. T. Commins Paper Co.,
now manager Of the Acme Taper Com
pany. advanced the opinion that tins year
in the wholesale paper trade and kindred
merchandise would be Il large one. Said
he: The Acme Paper Company are man
ufacturing StatiunerS and wholesale and re-
tail dealers in paper bags and everything IN
the paper line. together with complete
stock of printers supplies. notions, and all
stock OF what ever class, outside of that
which is directly manufactured by this
company is received in bulk from the mills
of other manufacturers. in such an amount
as Ia meet the severest competition from
any of the largest markets east III west,
both quantity handled and particularly in
prices. The Acme Paper Company saw the
field in Springfield for this industry anu
will fill it, to the exclusion Of all local coin
petition. Their wholesale trade lies
throughout Ohio. Indiana, Western PENN
Sylvania and is looked after by travellers.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Huffman i Richter.

No matter how charitably inclined We
NAV he ~ individuals. teaching us ~ hold
and defend the position that the outer gar
ments are not the true indications of the
inner man, Yet We inyoluntarily yield our
respect and extend our courtesy a. the
strangers with whom We are brought in CON
tact that are well dressed Expenditures
for such a purpose arc recognized As entire
ly julstitiahle within the bounds of economy.
and have developed large commercial in
terest, representative establishment of
which is that of Huffman n Richter. No. 81
east Main street.
Retaining that class of trade that iiuper
atiyeIy demands the best, they deal in the
finest piece goods from the looms of the
English. French. German and American
manufacturers. Owing 10 the most favor
able arrangements with importers and man
ufacturers. this irm control many styles
not Obtanable elsewhere. The cutting and
designing is under the charge of Mr.. III. Il.
Wiley. who is recognized As one of the
most skillful and accomplished artists in
this branch Of trade in our city. and the
| garments produced under his supervision
could hardly be eNcelled. The same excel
| leucr j. notable in their mems furnishing
| department. which is replete with the latest
and most desirable staples, as well as nov
cities in that line. They number among
their patrons not only the wealthy capital
ISIS Of our city. but have large following
among men who desire 10 secure the most
| fashionable styles of clothing. In fact.
! their trade is not confined to Springfield, aS
| their patrons are found throughout the Ell
tire country from parties who have tested
the superiority OF their clothing.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
-1hy s..sna.s Cs.,,...x "a.

We make a specially ~ Chiidran's
clothing. For this season and at this time
We are showing the largest assortment "f
bows shirt waists ever gathered under one
roof. Inc prices range from p. -. 30 and
Is cents, and the sizes run for boys and
lads between the ages of 70 T.! years,
with extra size knee pants. suits for boys
TO Il; years Of age" This pieces of intor-
nation was given REPUBLIC man VIII"
was making All inspection Of the stock Of
the London Clothing Co, No. 20 South
Limestone street. Every conceivable line,
style. quality of fabric and price are {" be
found in their stock. The SO suit for
dress or business wear and designed for
adults and mems service is a marvel Of ele-
gance fit and quality. No such bargain
has ever before been offered in Springfield.
They are not only serviceabe To the fullest
extent, but are cut and made mp to nj equal
10 custom work. While childrenS' clothing
is a speciality. the stock of mems and boys
ready made garments displayed by the
London Clothing Co. is not eNcelled III this
city. They are now looking for more
room and report trade daily on the increase.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
The Thomas Manufacturing Co.

I'VE ind market in all sections OF the
United States from New England 10 the
Pacific coast and from the Gulf to the
northern lake country" was the quick re-
sp'nse received at the Thomas Manufar-
turing Co. : Office, South Limestone street,
when called upon by the scribe
What are the prospects for larger sales
than IN lNsi"" was asked.
Good. Every year shows an advance
with lis. bf the four leading features i'll
cluied in the output of this company. the
Thomas Hay Tedder. the Thomas self
Dump Hakes and Thomas Lawn Mowers,
take the lead in their respective lines. fol-
lowed with an equal success il point of
popularity and sale by the Thomas force
and lift pumps. The only Successful ted
der III heavy hay is the Thomas. II is adj
mlited TO b. the strongest. lightest draft,
and most successful tstlder made. There
are over 10000 of them in use. More
than $50. 900 of the Thomas rak.,s have been
sold by this company, and the Thomas
lawn mower, which has the lightest draft
of any move: in the market and works
equally well In tall. thick grass aS in low or
average growth. is known for lis excel
ivIs. -s",t --"r.,s,.ri,s Mh.Ey srass grows
and water runs"
The Thomas double-acting iorr and lift
pumps are made for shallow wells, with
deep well attachments. also wind mill at
tachmentS. They are the largest manufar
turers of rakes and tedderS in the world.
Employment i given Ia zoe hands. who
are paid 100000 annually i'll wages.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

There has been an advance, Of a, leas,
l'o per cent. ia our business. as compared
tD the amount handled for the iirst quarter
III 1856, responded the Secretary of the
rogers renee Company. office and works,
- West North street In the first three
months of 1887 We manufactured more
merchandise in our line than for any con
tihhouN run of seven months last year. We
tnfh out eighty lawn mowers in single
haS on The average. and have made as high
as ninefN-hve per day for three consecutive
uhSs' Cur capacity tnr lawn mowers will
reach 5000 for single season: 5000 of
that amount will be the number for this
year"
Is there any noticeable change in prices
Tor raw MATERIAL" queried the reporter.
Is. quite an advance. and prospects
today appear t" indicate that the top Is not
reached"
Among the prominent list at articles
manufactured by the Rogers Fence Co.
are wrought iron fences. the splendid and
superior lawn mowers. the superior duplex
iron fraIne, adjustable tooth harrnws, crest
lngs, veranda, hitchng posts. vases,
brackets, and malleable and gray iron cast
Ing
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
The American Physiornomy.

The American physiognoiny at IFS best
Is often distinctly classical. One can see
almost any day in our streets good exam
pies Of the Greek type, and not infre-
gucntly among what We cali the common
people. Last summer In n temporary visit
To a fishing village on the Sound ! noticed
a young fisherman who would have made
an admirable model for an AdOnis. He
was about ~ years Of age, OF medium
height. with u handsome Greek head. and
a figure that despite the rude apparel in
which 1t was hid revealed Il striking natu-
raj grace and elegance in every movement
| watched him with Keen interest, and
imagined myself on the Egean shore.
1t is pitiful to think that excessive ex-
posture, ill-cookeI food, tobacco and bad
liquor are destined only too surely To
coarsen the lines and obliterate the charm
u his handsome facs. / should have been
Enu OF AN opportunity 10 nyesIlgate q
little further and see il his mind responded
To his shapely exterior, but could not OBJ
tain IL. Our American land exhibits
three natural blossoms frequently, but
only among the young. They spring fresh
and beautiful from the soil, but the sordid
cares and uninspiring conditions of our
civilization soon despoil them Of their
charm. m.-Ilnme Journal.